Gastrodiplomacy Boot Camp
A Future Food Institute programme
Course information
- Location
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Italy
- Programme fee
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€1980
- Dates
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June and July 2025
23rd - 28th June
14th - 19th July
- Application deadline
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 30 April 2025
About : Developed by Future Food Institute
The Gastrodiplomacy Boot Camp is an intensive training program designed to explore the intersection of food, culture, and diplomacy. Participants will gain a deep understanding of how food can be leveraged as a tool for storytelling, cultural exchange, and international relations. The program blends academic insights with hands-on experiences to cultivate leaders in the field of gastrodiplomacy.
Advantages of the programme: :
Learn:Â Understand the role of food in diplomacy, cultural identity, and international cooperation.
Practice:Â Engage in immersive experiences, culinary storytelling, and practical sessions with chefs, diplomats, and food industry experts.
Innovate:Â Collaborate with professionals to design initiatives that use food as a bridge between cultures and communities.
Who can attend : The ideal applicant should:
This training is designed for chefs, food entrepreneurs, diplomats, policymakers, researchers, and individuals passionate about the role of food in cultural and international relations.
The ideal applicant should:
- Be curious and interested in food, culture, and diplomacy.
- Have a global perspective and an open mindset.
- Possess a working knowledge of English (the course will be held in English)
Description of the program : Immersive exploration
The Gastrodiplomacy Boot Camp provides an immersive exploration into how food serves as a powerful tool for global diplomacy and cultural exchange. Hosted in Pollica, this program offers participants hands-on experiences, discussions with experts, and opportunities to design and implement gastrodiplomatic initiatives. The training covers topics such as the Mediterranean Diet’s role in fostering cooperation, sustainable food practices, and culinary storytelling as a means of cultural preservation.
Key Topics:
- The Role of Food in International Relations
- Culinary Diplomacy and Soft Power
- The Mediterranean Diet as a Model for Sustainability and Peace
- Food and Cultural Identity in a Globalized World
- Storytelling through Gastronomy
By the end of the course learners will be able to:
- Analyze and implement gastrodiplomacy initiatives
- Understand the cultural and political significance of food diplomacy
- Develop projects that foster intercultural understanding through food
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